At UPakWeShip, we pride ourselves in being experts in the forms and documents needed to safely and securely ship your belongings overseas. We know it can be confusing and overwhelming, with so much information online - which is why when you're moving to the UK, we'll be letting you know...
Due to the impacts of Covid-19 and possibly Brexit, the USA & UK ports are experiencing an escalating influx of import volumes. This is resulting in overcapacity and/ or equipment shortages. While affecting ports worldwide, it is especially being felt in Southampton, Felixstowe, New York, and Los Angeles. The shutdowns due to...
We get it - moving abroad might be the last thing you want to do at the moment. But the reality is, for many people it’s non-negotiable. Contracts are starting, homes have been bought and sold, and some just want their world to keep turning. Moving abroad takes time and planning,...
Right now, the priority across the world is to stay safe and continue with life where possible. It's been a strange year, but we've helped thousands of people move in 2020, so, we wanted to share with future customers the safest, most convenient ways to move during a pandemic. Whilst...
If you're moving abroad, the likelihood is you'll be preparing for a stressful period of time. Moving anywhere is renowned for putting a strain on life and relationships, let alone if you're moving overseas. We know exactly how that feels - in fact, our team is full of employees who...
Let’s face it, moving abroad is a pretty stressful experience in itself. Even the most prepared, organized people, will find the buildup and day hard. But, once your belongings are gone, they’re gone. You can breathe a sigh of relief, crack out the wine, and concentrate on moving yourselves to...
When Mark Nash first entered the moving business in his twenties, the last thing he expected was to fall in love with the industry. Over thirty years later, and the Founder and CEO of UPakWeShip has thousands of moves under his belt. His motivation? ‘Coffee, and my wife… not in...
We were delighted to receive this picture from Tina, a customer who booked with UpakWeShip to transport her belongings from the US to Sweden! With offices both sides of the Atlantic, Tina received an email from our European team confirming the date her U-Crate would be delivered to the Rotterdam...
We know first-hand that if 2020 was your year to move abroad, the world may feel like it’s turned on its axis. As an international moving company, we are doing everything we can for our customers under the restrictions. And with one of the UPak team catching an emergency flight...
As the world’s most popular sporting event unfolds and everyone suddenly becomes an expert (or wants to be) on the subject here are a few tips to keep you up to par and hold a conversation on the subject. First of all, the major sporting event is of course the...